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There is nothing stagnant about the property industry and Private Property will keep you in the loop through its dedicated Property News portal. Important elements such as whether it’s a buyers’ or sellers’ market, industry trends, and property news specific to South Africa are covered in this section.

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Can I cancel an offer to purchase?
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Can I cancel an offer to purchase?

A signed offer to purchase is a legally binding document, and the terms and conditions in it have to be fulfilled. Cancelling may have serious financial implications.

Has the expropriation issue affected the property market?
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Has the expropriation issue affected the property market?

There is still great uncertainty around the implications of expropriation of land without compensation, but experts advise against acting on sentiment.

Relief as repo rate is left unchanged
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Relief as repo rate is left unchanged

The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision to retain the repo rate at the current level of 6,50% is welcome news for the struggling economy and property market.

Interest rate cut will give property a much-needed boost
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Interest rate cut will give property a much-needed boost

Although the real estate and construction sectors are performing better than others, an interest rate cut would benefit both.

Why the Upper Highway residential market has a spring in its step
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Why the Upper Highway residential market has a spring in its step

The excellent value for money that can be found in the area has contributed to the strong performance of property in the area.

Rare opportunity to invest in a Tulbagh Valley farm
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Rare opportunity to invest in a Tulbagh Valley farm

Dreaming of owning a farm in the Winelands, but don’t really want to be a farmer? Consider this unique opportunity to invest in a 10% share in the stunning Rhonelands farm.

Private Property partners with The Citizen and Farmer's Weekly
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Private Property partners with The Citizen and Farmer's Weekly

The Citizen and Farmer's Weekly websites are the latest Caxton digital assets to partner with Private Property to bring property listings to a wider audience.

The outlook for the South African property market
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The outlook for the South African property market

Challenges facing the property market have resulted in a flat outlook for the rest of the year, but buyers can get a great deal in the current environment.

Lonehill property set to boom with Fourways deveopment
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Lonehill property set to boom with Fourways deveopment

The development of the Fourways precinct is likely to provide a massive boost to property values in surrounding areas like Lonehill.